Private House Management · London

Keel

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One person.
Complete peace of mind.

Keel is a boutique private house management service built around a simple idea: you should never have to worry about your London home. Whether you are travelling, working, or simply living your life, we take care of everything — from the day-to-day running of your household to overseeing a full renovation while you are away.

With years of hands-on experience managing private residences for high-net-worth families in London and internationally, Keel brings discretion, reliability, and genuine expertise to every property we look after. Every client has a dedicated house manager — a consistent point of contact who knows the property and acts without being asked.

Based in London, with the ability to travel with clients or prepare other residences abroad when required.

One
A dedicated house manager for every client — never a call centre or agency
24 / 7
On-call availability for retainer clients
London
London-based, with deep local knowledge and trusted supplier networks
Vetted
Trusted network of London tradespeople & specialists
Services

From a monthly retainer to a one-off project, every service is tailored to your property and your life. Select a category below to explore.

Part-Time Care
The London Pied-à-Terre
  • Property readiness before arrivals
  • Vendor & contractor liaison
  • Fridge stocking & provisioning
  • Post-visit close-down
  • Monthly property walkthrough
  • Key holding included
  • On-call for urgent matters
Ideal for absentee owners & second homes
Full Scope
The Private
  • Everything in The Residence
  • Multi-property coordination
  • Building works oversight
  • Staff coordination & oversight
  • Concierge & lifestyle coordination
  • Guest & family support
  • Priority availability
Priced to scope — consultation required

Every engagement is tailored to the property and the client. Get in touch to discuss your requirements.

Household Operations

  • Housekeeping oversight & quality standards
  • Maintenance scheduling & supervision
  • Building & renovation works management
  • Contractor sourcing & management
  • Property security & access management
  • Seasonal property opening & close-down

Provisioning & Lifestyle

  • Fridge, larder & household stocking
  • Wine cellar management & sourcing
  • Art collection care & specialist liaison
  • Car fleet maintenance & scheduling
  • Bespoke shopping & sourcing
  • Grocery & specialist supplier management

Entertaining & Events

  • Dinner party planning & coordination
  • Cooking & in-home chef days
  • Guest arrival & welcome preparation
  • Catering & supplier sourcing
  • Private events management
  • Flowers, table setting & presentation

Logistics & Coordination

  • Driving & chauffeur support
  • Appointment & diary coordination
  • Vendor relationships & negotiations
  • Move coordination & logistics
  • Trusted point of contact in your absence
  • Key holding & property access
My Tradespeople & Specialists

Built over years of managing London properties, our network of vetted professionals is tried, trusted, and ready. Clients have one dedicated point of contact — we handle everything else.

Builders
Renovations, structural works & fit-outs
Electricians
Residential electrical work & inspections
Decorators
Interior painting & finishing
Handymen
Day-to-day repairs & maintenance
Planners
Project & planning support

Keel coordinates, oversees, and quality-checks all work on your behalf.

Private Cooking Days

Available for formal dinner parties or relaxed family cooking days. We plan the menu, source the ingredients, cook, and leave the kitchen as we found it — from a casual Sunday lunch to an elegant dinner for twelve.

Family cooking dayfrom £450
Dinner party (up to 8 guests)from £600
Dinner party (8–16 guests)from £850
Ingredients & suppliersat cost
Menu consultation included. Dietary requirements accommodated. Retainer clients receive a preferential rate.
Menu to Table
  • Menu planning & consultation
  • Ingredient sourcing from quality suppliers
  • Full day cooking in your home
  • Table preparation & presentation
  • Kitchen left clean and restored
  • Dietary & allergy requirements met
  • Wine pairing advice on request
House Manuals & Maintenance Schedules

Every well-run home should have one: a comprehensive manual covering every system, supplier, and procedure — and a maintenance schedule that ensures nothing is missed. Keel creates these from scratch and keeps them current.

House manual (creation)from £800
Maintenance schedule (creation)from £500
Both togetherfrom £1,100
Annual review & update£250 / yr
Delivered as a professional digital document. Updates included for the first 3 months. Annual review available thereafter.
Inside a House Manual
  • ·All household systems & how-to guides
  • ·Supplier & contractor contacts
  • ·Alarm, security & access information
  • ·Appliance manuals & warranties
  • ·Seasonal maintenance checklist
  • ·Emergency procedures & contacts
  • ·Property-specific notes & quirks
Invaluable for absentee owners, new staff, and anyone letting the property.

If you are renovating or having works done on your London property and you are not here to oversee it, Keel acts as your representative on the ground. You stay informed without being consumed by it.

What I Handle

  • Single point of contact with your builder
  • Regular site visits & progress reports
  • Schedule monitoring & delay management
  • Stage sign-off before payments released
  • Sourcing & coordinating trades
  • On-site issues resolved without involving you
  • Snagging, inspection & handover

Fees

Every project is different. Fees are agreed on a per-project basis following an initial conversation about the scope and requirements.

To get started
Complimentary site visit
All projects begin with a no-obligation site assessment before any fees are discussed.

Get in touch to arrange an initial conversation.

Key Holding Service

For London property owners who are not always in residence, Keel holds a set of keys and acts as your trusted local contact. Whether it is letting a contractor in, responding to an alarm, or simply checking everything is in order — we are a phone call away.

  • Secure key holding & property access
  • Contractor & delivery access management
  • Alarm response & emergency attendance
  • Routine property checks
  • Pre-arrival & post-departure visits
  • Written condition reports on request
Pricing
Key Holding Only
from £75 / month
With Monthly Check
from £150 / month
Ad Hoc Visits
from £85 / visit

Key holding is included within all monthly retainer packages.

Additional hours beyond monthly retainer£75–£100 / hr
Property pre-arrival preparation (single visit)from £350
Dinner party planning & on-the-night supportfrom £400
Building / renovation project oversight (per week)from £800
Wine cellar audit & restocking projectfrom £500 + stock
Staff recruitment & onboarding supportquoted individually
Seasonal property opening or close-downfrom £600
House manual creationfrom £800
One-time project managementquoted individually
Beyond London

For clients with properties abroad — or those who travel frequently — Keel can accompany you or travel ahead to prepare a residence and coordinate on the ground. It is the same trusted service, just in a different city.

Day Rate
from £600
Per day on location. Ideal for short trips and property preparations.
Weekly Rate
from £3,200
5–7 days of full on-site management. Includes daily reporting.
Travel & Expenses
At cost
Flights, accommodation and ground transport invoiced at cost.
Let's talk about
your property

Every new client begins with a complimentary consultation to walk through the property, understand your routines, and agree the right scope. No obligation, no pressure.

Email
hello@keelproperty.co.uk
Based In
London, United Kingdom
Availability
Currently accepting new clients — all enquiries welcome
All enquiries are handled in strict confidence. References are available upon request.